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X ray results read 18 degrees of hallux valgus deformity and ankle mortise is congruent. what does this mean??

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Bunion : Hallux valgus is a fancy way to say you have a bunion. A congruent ankle joint means it appears normal on that view of the X-ray.

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Answered 5/3/2016

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